GRE Word List
PHOENIX
symbol of immortality or rebirth; Ex. phoenix rising from its ashes
The meaning of the word phoenix is symbol of immortality or rebirth; Ex. phoenix rising from its ashes.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grumble | complain; mutter discontentedly; grouch; N. |
| venue | location; place (of a crime, trial, gathering, etc.); CF. come |
| gnome | dwarf; underground spirit who guards treasure hoards |
| cadence | rhythmic rise and fall (of words or sounds); beat; regular beat of sound; rhythm |
| extort | wring from; get money by threats, etc.; obtain by force or threats; CF. extortionate: exorbitant |
| chastise | punish as by beating; criticize severely |
| gargantuan | huge; enormous; gigantic; CF. the hero of Gargantua and Pantagruel |
| plasticity | ability to be molded; ADJ. plastic: capable of being shaped or molded; Ex. plastic material such as clay |
| comeback | retort; quick clever reply; return to former status |
| feint | trick; shift; sham blow; feigned attack to draw away defensive action; V. |
